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SDRA FUNDRAISER
ALERT: SDRA’s MAJOR fundraiser planning is underway!
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 – starts at 5:30 p.m.
Crystal Lake Fundraiser
100 Broncos Highway, Mapleville RI 02839
Appetizers
Four course dinner with wine pairings including dessert
Live band
Many exciting raffles
50/50 cash raffle
Silent raffle
Needed ASAP:
YOUR information to Judy or Rico regarding the purchase of tickets for this great event.
colalucajudy@gmail.com 401-486-8414; ricocolaluca@gmail.com
· $70 per person
· Please let them know if you want a Table of 10
· Please make every effort to come, and invite your family and friends!
Without that support, we cannot succeed!
Other ways to help make the fundraiser a success:
Donate an item, gift basket or gift certificate for the SILENT AUCTION.
Cleo is our contact for this important component of our fundraiser cleoamonti@gmail.com or401–871-8115.
Please let Cleo know as soon as possible because she has a lot of work to do getting all the items organized, the paperwork in place, etc.
Cleo also has some empty gift baskets which might work for the goods you are donating. —
SDRA SecretaryKatie Critelli
website: sanddamreservoir.com
Protecting and Preserving RI’s Freshwater Lakes
Sorry to post this info so late-today at 4 PM at the State House- Please attend if you can!
From: Senator Jessica de la Cruz <jessicaforri@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Subject: Save the lakes testimony March 2024
To: colalucajudy@gmail.com <colalucajudy@gmail.com>
Protecting and Preserving RI’s Freshwater Lakes: Senate Bill S2153 proposes the establishment of Rhode Island’s Freshwater Lake Management Program – a move that would bring numerous advantages. The program’s primary goal is to preserve our state’s freshwater resources, which offer a range of benefits, including recreational opportunities, flood mitigation, and providing habitats for wildlife and plants. Moreover, the program would streamline coordination between state and local entities involved in lake management efforts, providing technical and financial assistance for effective implementation. The bill also mandates field surveys and mapping to tackle issues like invasive species, aiding in developing targeted management strategies. Creating the Rhode Island Lake Management Fund would ensure dedicated funding for projects to enhance water quality and habitat. This program is a proactive step towards safeguarding Rhode Island’s freshwater ecosystems for our current and future generations. Click HERE to send a one-click email in support to the committee.
Committee Members,
Senate Bill S2153 proposes establishing Rhode Island’s Freshwater Lake Management Program – which would be beneficial for several reasons.
Firstly, it aims to preserve the state’s freshwater resources, which provide various benefits such as recreational opportunities, flood mitigation, and habitat provision for wildlife and plants.
Secondly, the program would facilitate coordination between state and local entities involved in lake management efforts, offering technical and financial assistance to ensure effective implementation. Additionally, the bill mandates field surveys and mapping to address issues like invasive species, aiding in developing targeted management strategies.
Lastly, establishing the Rhode Island Lake Management Fund would provide dedicated funding for projects to enhance water quality and habitat. This program represents a proactive approach to safeguarding Rhode Island’s freshwater ecosystems for current and future generations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Town/City]
TONIGHT- 6:30
SDRA BOARD MEETING AGENDA DRAFT
March 25, 2024 6:30 PM via Google meet
Call to Order
Roll Call
REPORTS FROM THE BOARD
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
SECRETARY (see draft minutes from February meeting following the agenda)
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS:
● Water Quality
- Nitrogen: update on testing, rain garden
NEW BUSINESS
● Gaming application for fundraiser (Cleo)
● Fundraiser – ticket prices
● Updates on Fundraiser
- Community Lawn Ambassador Program
Board Concerns
Member Concerns
Adjournment
MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY~ FEBRUARY 26, 2024
SDRA BOARD MEETING
February 26, 6:30 PM via Google Meet
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice-president
Secretary (see minutes of January 22nd meeting, attached)
Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS
Drawdown Status & Set Refill Date https://sites.google.com/site/sdradrawdown
Water Quality
Nitrogen: Update on testing, rain garden…
Potential Treatment of Herbicides: Bids
Town of Glocester’s Work on the Dam
Trash Recovery: SDRA’s “2-weeks-at-a-time” program
Boat Cleaning Station: Grant Submitted to DEM
NEW BUSINESS
Gaming application for fundraiser (Cleo)
Fundraiser (See documents that follow to gain a perspective on the scope of work)
Board Concerns
Member Concerns
Adjournment
SDRA BOARD MEETING 1-22-2024
SDRA BOARD MEETING
January 22, 6:30 PM via Google Meet
AGENDA – DRAFT
Call to Order
Roll Call
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice-president
Secretary (see minutes of November 23rd meeting, attached)
Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS
Drawdown Status – Link to the data set: https://sites.google.com/site/sdradrawdown/ (-19.5” on Jan. 11th)
Water Quality – Update on testing, other?
Wake/Ballast Boat Information – Status re: Dissemination of flyers to non-SDRA-member lake owners
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Program: Update
Trash: Dam Embankment Work – findings
NEW BUSINESS
Herbicides : Permit Application & Bid Specifications for potential lake treatment
Need for other inspections?
DEM Grant Opportunity – Recommendation to participate in grant application for a Boat Cleaning
System
● Not only do we face milfoil problems annually, but hydrilla is already in a couple of RI lakes. Hydrilla is
an aquatic plant that has earned the illustrious title “world’s worst invasive aquatic plant” & its rapid spread
far surpasses the spread rate for milfoil.
● If grant is received, grant recipient pays for the unit up front; DEM then reimburses half the cost.
● Open this link for details about the CD3 Outpost Model CD3 Outpost rev1
● A decision is needed at this meeting, because of the grant deadline.
● This would be part of a Save the Lakes application, with the likelihood of one or more other lakes also
participating
Board Concerns
Member Concerns
Adjournment
IMPORTANT MEETING 11/6/2023. 6:00 PM
Please let Deb Silva know if you are attending:
Corrections for SAND DAM DAY
I need to update SAND DAM DAY- the address is 61 Wood Rd. not 41, also the time is 9-11. So sorry about the wrong info.
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